Monday, November 1, 2010

Warm Legs Are Happy Legs

We, like so many, have clothes that are ready to head to charity. But then there are those pieces that are too far gone to be donated. We hate to just throw them away, so we try to think of new things to be made from the fabric. One such item was a sweater that had a run-in with some moths. But what can be made with a holey sweater? How about some leg warmers!What You Need:

an old sweater

sewing machine or needle and thread

chilly legs

First, cut one of the sleeves off of your sweater, trying to do so straight across versus along the shoulder line. Try on your sleeve (with the cuff at the top and the cut edge at the bottom)to make sure it is the length you like, as well as if it is as tight as you would like it. If it is a little too loose for you, check out these instructions for how to tighten them up. Ours were perfectly snug, so we moved onto the next step.Turn your sleeve inside out and fold over the cut end. Using your sewing machine or needle and thread hem it up so that it doesn't unravel.Turn your sleeve...we mean leg warmer...right side out again and try it on! Repeat these steps with the other sleeve and get ready to channel your inner jazzercizer!These can be made in a matter of minutes and are perfect now that the weather is turning chilly. And they would make great gifts, too!

9 comments:

That's such a great idea, and believe me, up here in NW Wisconsin there's lots of opportunity to use leg warmers!! Just nice to take the chill off. If only my shoes looked as cute as yours. Mine are big, clunky, but warm hikers. LOL

Love the leg warmers. We don't get too much use out of those things down here in Florida but I'm going to make some anyway. I've been making them for my baby girl and this gives me just the inspiration I need to start making stuff for me. Thanks and great job!

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We are Rebecca, Maggie, & Jill - busy women just like you who run after our active kids, try to clean the house once in a while, and manage to throw dinner together (even if it's just a bag of frozen chicken nuggets). But when we get the chance, we enjoy a good project. Something that entertains the kids, saves us a little money, is good for the earth, and even makes us feel pretty. And we want to share these ideas with you!
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